New design for photovoltaic-thermal panels mitigates risk of cracking
Researchers in Sweden have developed a new PVT module using an aluminum alloy structure between the thermal absorber and the photovoltac cells. This architecture reportedly reduces thermal expansion by 20%, thus increasing the chances of mitigating cracks in the PV unit.
Jakson Green signs its first renewable power pact with Solar Energy Corp. of India
Jakson Green will develop a utility-scale solar project for power supply to Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) under a 25-year power purchase agreement. The power procured by SECI has been provisioned to be sold to different discom entities in India.
Cabinet approves scheme for installing rooftop solar in ten million households
The residential rooftop solar scheme provides a central financial assistance (CFA) of 60% of the system cost for 2 kW systems and 40% of the additional system cost for systems between 2 to 3 kW capacity. The CFA will be capped at 3 kW. At current benchmark prices, this will mean INR 30,000 subsidy for 1 kW system, INR 60,000 for 2 kW systems, and INR 78,000 for 3 kW systems or higher.
Perovskite: The next breakthrough in solar panel technology for India
Perovskite technology, with its potential for large-scale deployment and local production, presents a compelling pathway towards a more secure and sustainable energy future.
Cosmic PV Power ramping up solar module manufacturing capacity to 1.2 GW
Gujarat-based Cosmic PV Power is expanding its solar module manufacturing capacity to 1.2 GW per year with the addition of a 600 MW line. The new line will be equipped for TOPCon modules and will start production by May.
Panasonic Energy achieves carbon neutrality for its dry cells manufacturing facility in India
Panasonic Energy India Co. Ltd, the leading dry cells manufacturer in India, is promoting sustainability across the value chain. The company’s facility in Madhya Pradesh now meets 35% of its electricity demand with solar power and recycles 100% of wastewater generated from operations.
Indonesian government abolishes net metering
The Indonesian government has ended net metering for rooftop solar installations. The Jakarta-based Institute for Essential Services Reform says this could make it harder for the country to meet its solar deployment targets, as PV installations will become more expensive for households and small businesses.
Canadian Solar, Aiko Solar to build new factories
Canadian Solar says its new 14 GW vertically integrated cell and module factory will require an investment of CNY 9.63 billion ($1.33 billion), while Aiko Solar says it will invest CNY 9.97 billion in a 10 GW facility.
NTPC Green Energy, MAHAGENCO join hands to develop renewable energy parks in Maharashtra
NTPC Green Energy Ltd and Maharashtra State Power Generation Co. Ltd have agreed to form a joint venture for the development of gigawatt-scale renewable energy parks in Maharashtra.
SJVN commission 100 MW Raghanesda solar power project in Gujarat
The 100 MW solar project will supply electricity to Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) under a 25-year power purchase agreement.
